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      August 22, 2019
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      August 22, 2019

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      Tom Rolfe
      August 21, 2019

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      Tom Rolfe
      August 21, 2019

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      Fugue Machine – a unique, intoxicating music machine

      Craig Grannell
      August 17, 2019
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      Jon Mundy
      August 23, 2019
    • 5.0

      Fugue Machine – a unique, intoxicating music machineFugue MachineA unique, intoxicating music machine

      Craig Grannell
      August 17, 2019
    • 4.5

      Review: Flighty – travel management for frequent fliersReview: FlightyTravel management for frequent fliers

      Joe White
      August 17, 2019

    • Apps of the Week: three great apps from August 16, 2019Apps of the WeekThree favorites from August 16, 2019

      Jon Mundy
      August 16, 2019
    • 3.5

      Dotspot Discovery – influencer-recommended activitiesDotspot DiscoveryInfluencer-recommended activities

      Andy Price
      August 15, 2019

    • Wallpaper picking – spruce up your iOS backgroundWallpapers pickingSpruce up your iOS background

      Tom Rolfe
      August 14, 2019
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    • 4.0

      Total Party Kill - a game where backstabbing is positively encouraged

      Jon Mundy
      August 12, 2019
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      Traffix: City Rush – smart minimalist highway puzzlesTraffix: City RushSmart minimalist highway puzzles

      Andy Price
      August 15, 2019
    • 4.0

      Total Party Kill – a game where backstabbing is positively encouragedTotal Party KillA game where backstabbing is positively encouraged

      Jon Mundy
      August 12, 2019

    • One small app for man – apps to celebrate the moon landingOne small app for manApps to celebrate the moon landing

      Craig Grannell
      August 8, 2019
    • 2.5

      Review: Dr Mario – Nintendo’s classic franchise arrives on iOSDr Mario WorldNintendo's classic franchise arrives on iOS

      Andy Price
      July 29, 2019
    • 4.5

      Void Tyrant – an adventurous card battlerVoid TyrantAn adventurous card battler

      Jon Mundy
      July 24, 2019

    • 10 beautiful games – titles that prove games can be art10 beautiful gamesTitles that prove games can be art

      Tom Rolfe
      July 20, 2019
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      Tom Rolfe
      August 23, 2019
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      Tom Rolfe
      August 23, 2019

    • Better than text – how to get custom fonts in iOSBetter than textHow to get custom fonts in iOS

      Joe White
      August 20, 2019

    • Airmail 101: get started with the popular email clientAirmail 101Get started with the popular email client

      Andy Price
      August 19, 2019

    • Smarter gadgets – create automations with the Home appSmarter gadgetsCreate automations with the Home app

      Joe White
      August 19, 2019

    • Fake Portrait Mode – how to simulate feature on older devicesFake Portrait ModeHow to simulate feature on older devices

      Joe White
      August 18, 2019

    • Pomodoro technique – what it is and how to use itPomodoro techniqueWhat it is and how to use it

      Andy Price
      August 18, 2019
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Midweek news bites – the week’s most important Apple newsMidweek news bitesThe week's most important Apple news

Tom Rolfe
August 13, 2019
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Plenty of Apple, iPhone, and iPad news gets released each week – but we know you're busy, so...
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Tom Rolfe
July 25, 2019
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Andy Price
July 18, 2019
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Midweek news bites: public betas, Face ID ads, Texas Hold’emMidweek news bitesPublic betas, Face ID ads, Texas Hold'em

Tom Rolfe
July 10, 2019
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Plenty of Apple, iPhone, and iPad news gets released each week – but not everything is worthy of...
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Midweek news bites: Jony Ive leaves, Tim Cook denies animosityMidweek news bitesJony Ive leaves, Tim Cook denies animosity

Tom Rolfe
July 2, 2019
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Plenty of Apple, iPhone, and iPad news gets released each week – but not everything is worthy of...
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Midweek news bites: new budget iPhone, Apple’s next app, 5G iPhonesMidweek news bitesNew budget iPhone, Apple's next app, 5G iPhones

Tom Rolfe
April 17, 2019
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We don't have time to write about every single piece of Apple news that comes our way, and...
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Midweek Apple news – further reading on Apple’s new servicesMidweek Apple newsFurther reading on Apple's new services

Tom Rolfe
March 28, 2019
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We brought you the full lowdown on Apple's special event earlier this week, but the press hasn't stopped...
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iOS 12.2 released: update adds News+ magazine serviceiOS 12.2 releasedUpdate adds News+ magazine service

Tom Rolfe
March 26, 2019
News
Following on from its big media event on Monday, Apple has released a sizable update to iOS in...
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New Apple services – TV+, News+, Arcade, and… Card?New Apple servicesTV+, News+, Arcade, and... card?

Tom Rolfe
March 25, 2019
News
Apple has just rounded off a feature-length presentation to introduce the world to its expanding range of digital...
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Apple Event Preview – what to expect from today’s presentationApple Event PreviewWhat to expect from today's presentation

Tom Rolfe
March 25, 2019
News
Today's the day Apple officially enters the crowded TV streaming market, and it's only a matter of hours...
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Quartz Brief – bite-sized news updates from a robotQuartz BriefBite-sized news updates from a robot

Tom Rolfe
March 14, 2019
Apps, News & Magazines
Developer: Quartz Price: Free Size: 47.5 MB Version: 2.8.1 Platform: iPhone & iPad Quartz Brief We reviewed this...
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It’s show time – Apple to unveil new TV service March 25It's show timeApple to unveil new TV service March 25

Tom Rolfe
March 12, 2019
Other
Apple has officially announced its next event, during which the company is expected to unveil its upcoming TV...
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2.5

Ground – a news app dedicated to truthGroundA news app dedicated to truth

Andy Price
February 22, 2019
Apps, News & Magazines, Reviews
Will this new ground-breaking breaking news app break new ground or is it grounds for a break? Price: Free...
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Midweek news bites: iPhone SE 2 dead, but AirPower back alive?Midweek news bitesiPhone SE 2 dead, but AirPower back alive?

Tom Rolfe
February 13, 2019
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We don't have time to write about every single piece of Apple news that comes our way, and...
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Facebook Research: rule-breaking spy program targets teensFacebook ResearchRule-breaking spy program targets teens

Tom Rolfe
January 30, 2019
News
Today, yet another scary story about Facebook's practices – the company has been conducting invasive market research, targeting...
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Midweek Apple bites: iPhone 11, Maps privacy, iPod touch, USB-CMidweek Apple bitesiPhone 11, Maps privacy, iPod touch, USB-C

Tom Rolfe
January 16, 2019
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We don't have time to write about every single piece of Apple news that comes our way, and...
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Jan 12 roundup – every story from the past weekJan 12 RoundupEvery story from the past week

Tom Rolfe
January 12, 2019
News
Everything you might have missed from the last seven days News stories HomeKit at CES 2019 A ton...
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Kids’ screen time: report says not to worry or set limitsKids' screen timeReport says not to worry or set limits

Tom Rolfe
January 4, 2019
News
The BBC has published an article examining the science behind children's use of mobile devices like iPhones and...
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Midweek Apple bites: iPhone XR, Apple stock, AirPodsMidweek Apple bitesiPhone XR, Apple stock, AirPods

Tom Rolfe
December 27, 2018
News
Chances are you've not been reading much tech news over the holidays – there's barely time amidst all...
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Midweek Apple bites: data breaches, location tracking, ECG testingMidweek Apple bitesData breaches, location tracking, ECG testing

Tom Rolfe
December 12, 2018
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    Traffix: City Rush – smart minimalist highway puzzlesTraffix: City RushSmart minimalist highway puzzles

    Andy Price
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    Dotspot Discovery – influencer-recommended activitiesDotspot DiscoveryInfluencer-recommended activities

    Andy Price
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    MINIT – retro RPG is nostalgic blissMINITRetro RPG is nostalgic bliss

    Andy Price
    July 18, 2019
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    Streaks – a task tracker to help form good habitsStreaksA task tracker to help form good habits

    Craig Grannell
    July 16, 2019
  • 4.5

    Firefox Focus – private web browsing from MozillaFirefox FocusPrivate web browsing from Mozilla

    Andy Price
    July 8, 2019
  • 4.0

    Alt-Frequencies – ambitious time loop storyAlt-FrequenciesAmbitious storytelling game

    Andy Price
    June 10, 2019
  • 4.5

    Review: ELOH – solve relaxing puzzles to the beatReview: ELOHSolve relaxing puzzles to the beat

    Andy Price
    June 9, 2019
  • 4.5

    Big Bang AR – a slick CERN-produced science appBig Bang ARA slick CERN-produced science app

    Andy Price
    June 5, 2019
  • 4.0

    Cosm – create your own calming and relaxation musicReview: CosmCreate your own soundscapes

    Andy Price
    May 26, 2019
  • 4.5

    Review: Maginary – unique, inventive storytelling appMaginaryUnique, inventive storytelling app

    Andy Price
    May 14, 2019
  • 5.0

    Priime – powerful editing tools and filtersPriimePowerful editing tools and filters

    Andy Price
    May 12, 2019

  • Ditch your computer – the pros and cons of working on iPadDitch your computerThe pros and cons of working on iPad

    Craig Grannell
    May 8, 2019
  • 5.0

    Fantastical 2 – five years on, is it still the best?Fantastical 2Five years on, is it still the best?

    Andy Price
    April 29, 2019
  • 4.5

    Curio – a unique hybrid of news and podcastCurioA unique hybrid of news and podcast

    Andy Price
    April 22, 2019
  • 3.5

    The Elder Scrolls: Blades – epic fantasy series goes freemiumThe Elder Scrolls: BladesEpic fantasy series goes freemium

    Tom Rolfe
    April 21, 2019

  • iPad mini (2019) review: does Apple’s tiny tablet have what it takes?iPad mini (2019) reviewDoes Apple's tiny tablet have what it takes?

    Craig Grannell
    April 19, 2019
  • 4.5

    Tick Tock – smart two-player mystery puzzle gameTick TockSmart two-player mystery puzzle game

    Tom Rolfe
    April 8, 2019
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    Hyperspeed – race your friends through space, liveHyperspeedRace your friends through space, live

    Andy Price
    April 6, 2019
  • 4.0

    Review: Yeah Bunny 2 – cute retro platformerYeah Bunny 2Retro platform fun

    Andy Price
    April 4, 2019
  • 4.0

    Hooked – immersive stories on the goHookedImmersive stories on the go

    Andy Price
    March 6, 2019
  • 2.5

    Ground – a news app dedicated to truthGroundA news app dedicated to truth

    Andy Price
    February 22, 2019
  • 4.0

    Eaten – user-powered food discoveryEatenUser-powered food discovery

    Andy Price
    February 7, 2019
  • 2.5

    Face Truth – scan your face to learn your futureFace TruthScan your face to learn your future

    Tom Rolfe
    January 31, 2019

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